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Leamer Family History

Leamer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lehmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leamer family from?

You can see how Leamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leamer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Leamer families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leamer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leamer families in 1911.
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What did your Leamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leamer. 33% of Leamer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Leamer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leamer were Truck Driver and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Leamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leamer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 212 immigration records available for the last name Leamer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 555 military records available for the last name Leamer. For the veterans among your Leamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leamer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leamer in 1943 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leamer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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